Restore Your Smile with Implants

At Cutbirth Family Dental Elgin, we understand how missing teeth can impact your daily life and confidence. Dental implants are a great option to permanently replace missing teeth, providing a durable and natural-looking solution for our Elgin community. A dental implant is a screw that is placed into the bone to function as an anchor for an artificial tooth fixed on top. Because the implant fuses with the jawbone, it functions just like a natural tooth root. The porcelain crown placed on top is carefully crafted to match your natural tooth color, ensuring a seamless and lifelike appearance.

Implants improve chewing, allowing you to enjoy your favorite Elgin meals with ease, by providing structural support. They also enhance aesthetics by filling in the gap of the missing tooth, boosting your confidence. Additionally, they facilitate speech by reducing jawbone deterioration, and allow proper tongue placement and articulation.

Implants provide additional comfort compared to removable dentures. Because they are fixed into your jawbone, you don't have to worry about having an additional step in your oral hygiene routine. This makes them a convenient and long-lasting solution for our Elgin patients.

The Implant Process at Cutbirth Family Dental Elgin

We provide comprehensive dental implant services, tailored to the needs of our Elgin community, to restore your smile’s function, health, and appearance.

• 1. Initial Exam/Consultation: Your implant journey will begin with an examination or consultation at our Elgin office to see if you are a good candidate for a dental implant. We will discuss your goals and expectations, and provide you with the necessary details.
• 2. Implant Placement - Once we determine that dental implants are the right option for you, we’ll place the implant into the bone while you are completely numb. This implant post will act like a new tooth root.
• 3. Healing (Osseointegration) - After placement, your body naturally fuses the implant with your bone in a process called osseointegration. This takes a few months, allowing the implant to become strong and stable.
• 4. Restoration: Once the implant is fully healed, we’ll attach a small connector called an abutment, which holds your custom-made crown, bridge, or denture in place. Your new tooth will blend in naturally with your other teeth in shape, size, and color.
• 5. Maintenance: Taking care of your implants is just like caring for natural teeth. Regular brushing, flossing, dental check-ups, and professional cleanings at Cutbirth Family Dental Elgin will help keep them strong and healthy for years to come.